Coronavirus Defers World Exchange Congress 2020

The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX)  has deferred the World Exchange Congress 2020 which was to be held in Fiji.

The decision was held in consultation with Terrapinn Holdings Limited (Terrapinn), the international event manager the congress.

A date for the event will be announced later.

The event was initially planned for June 2 to 4 at  Sofitel Resort & Spa.

The decision to postpone the event is stemming from the unfavourable impact the Coronavirus has on the congress.

“The impact on the Congress in Fiji is probable due to the imminent involvement of the international delegates from multiple countries intending to be part of the event,” SPX said in a statement.

SPX and Terrapinn have held significant discussions to assess various planning and logistical matters surrounding the Congress, including the health and safety concerns of all attendees as well as the impact of international travel restrictions on potential attendees.

With the prevailing situation surrounding the Coronavirus and no indications on any definite timelines for the virus to be contained, it is not prudent to propose a revised date for now, however, genuine intention from SPX and Terrapinn remains to continually assess the impact of the virus in the coming months and publicise the revised date as soon as practicable.

SPX would like to reaffirm that all efforts would be deployed to execute the Congress at the rescheduled date and also looks forward to working with its sponsors, media partners and suppliers to host a successful event once the rescheduled date is known.

SPX thanks all its stakeholders for their understanding and providing support to SPX in undertaking.

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